Uefa Champions League Quarterfinals: What to Expect in the First Legs

Barcelona are now the favourites to win the Uefa Champions League, with a 24 per cent chance according to the Opta Predictor. They also have the best odds of reaching the final at 45 per cent. Catch all the action live on SuperSport! All matches kick-off at 9pm CAT.

TUESDAY, 8 APRIL

ARSENAL V REAL MADRID

The most evenly balanced tie will be between Arsenal and Real Madrid, with Arsenal slightly favoured to progress (52.5 per cent v 47.5 per cent). This will be their third meeting in European competition, with Arsenal having won their previous encounter in the 2005-06 season.

Arsenal and Real Madrid have met twice in European competition, with Arsenal winning one and drawing one. Arsenal have led for longer than any other team in the competition this season (568 minutes), while Real Madrid have not lost the first leg in any of their last eight knockout stage ties (W5 D3).

Real Madrid have played 22 matches against English sides in the knockout stages since 2017-18, winning 11. This match promises to be a thrilling encounter with both teams in strong form.

BAYERN MUNICH V INTER MILAN

Bayern Munich and Inter Milan have faced each other nine times, with Bayern winning five and Inter winning three. Bayern are unbeaten in their last 22 home matches in the Uefa Champions League, with their last home defeat coming against Paris SG.

Inter Milan have the highest clean sheet per centage (80 per cent) in this season's competition, with eight clean sheets in 10 matches. This clash will be a test of Bayern's attacking prowess against Inter's solid defense.

WEDNESDAY, 9 APRIL

PARIS SG V ASTON VILLA

This will be the first meeting between Paris SG and Aston Villa in European competition. Paris SG eliminated Liverpool in the last 16, while Aston Villa have never won away to a French opponent in European competition.

Paris SG have faced three other English teams this season (Arsenal, Manchester City, Liverpool), making Aston Villa the fourth. Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has won just two of his 10 games against Luis Enrique as a manager, adding an intriguing subplot to this matchup.

BARCELONA V BORUSSIA DORTMUND

Barcelona are unbeaten in their five meetings with Borussia Dortmund, winning three and drawing two. Borussia Dortmund have only won three of their 20 away matches against Spanish opponents in European competition.

Barcelona have led for longer than any other team in the competition this season, while Borussia Dortmund have only lost one of their last eight games in the knockout stages. This match will see Barcelona's high-scoring attack face off against Dortmund's resilient defense.

Get ready for thrilling matches and unexpected twists in the Uefa Champions League quarterfinals! Which match are you most excited to watch?